IFAD
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is a specialised agency of the United Nations, headquartered in Rome, Italy, with significant operational regions across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Established in 1977, IFAD focuses on eradicating rural poverty and enhancing food security through innovative agricultural practices and sustainable development initiatives. IFAD's core services include providing financial assistance, technical expertise, and policy advice to empower smallholder farmers and rural communities. Its unique approach combines investment in rural infrastructure with capacity-building efforts, fostering resilience and economic growth. Notably, IFAD has achieved recognition for its impactful projects that improve livelihoods and promote gender equality in agriculture. With a strong market position, IFAD has mobilised substantial resources and partnerships, contributing to global efforts in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to poverty alleviation and sustainable agriculture.
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IFAD's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,875,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 122,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 669,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 3,084,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Comparatively, in 2022, IFAD's total emissions were about 2,976,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 74,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 618,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 2,284,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a notable increase in emissions from 2022 to 2023. Over the past few years, IFAD's emissions have fluctuated, with 2021 reporting total emissions of approximately 1,216,000 kg CO2e, and 2020 at about 1,384,000 kg CO2e. The highest recorded emissions were in 2019, at approximately 6,129,000 kg CO2e. Currently, IFAD has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor does it participate in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or similar climate pledges. The organisation's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, indicating that these figures are independently reported. IFAD's headquarters is located in Brazil (BR), and it continues to monitor and report its carbon footprint as part of its commitment to addressing climate change.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 186,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,772,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,171,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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IFAD is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
